Silhouette Studio Overview | Silhouette Canada Silhouette Studio Interface

Silhouette Studio® is the powerful design software that drives all Silhouette cutting machines. With an intuitive interface and advanced tools, it allows you to create, import, customize, and send projects directly to your cutter. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, Silhouette Studio offers the tools to unlock your creative potential.

Download Silhouette Studio

Get started with the latest version of Silhouette Studio. The Basic Edition is free and works with all Silhouette machines.

Download for Windows 64-bit Download for Mac 64-bit

Key Features

  • Create and edit shapes, text, and images
  • Trace images to turn them into cuttable designs
  • Weld, crop, offset, and manipulate shapes
  • Send designs directly to any Silhouette cutting machine
  • Access your design library and Silhouette Cloud
  • Over 300,000 designs available in the Silhouette Design Store
  • Works offline – no internet connection required for basic use

Compare Software Editions

Upgrade to unlock advanced design features tailored to your needs. Each upgrade is a one-time purchase and tied to your Silhouette account.

Edition Main Features Buy
Designer Edition SVG import, advanced knife tool, rhinestone tools, sketch fill patterns Purchase →
Designer Edition Plus Embroidery file import, advanced nesting, ruler/guides Purchase →
Business Edition Multi-cutter support, automated tiling, barcode, export SVG/PDF Purchase →

View Full Edition Comparison →

Machine Compatibility

Silhouette Studio is compatible with the following machines:

  • Cameo Pro MK-II, Cameo 5, Cameo 5 Plus, Cameo 4, Cameo 4 Plus, Cameo 4 Pro
  • Portrait 4, Portrait 3
  • Curio 2
  • Legacy models: Cameo 1–3, Portrait 1–2, Curio 1

Design Store Integration

Access the Silhouette Design Store directly within Silhouette Studio to purchase and download ready-made designs, fonts, and patterns.

Visit Silhouette Design Store →

Need More Power?
Upgrade to Designer, Designer Plus, or Business Edition for even more control, file compatibility, and advanced design tools.